Your Horoscope for the Week of December 18

~*~SaGiTtArIuS~*~

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Slow down and prioritize this week. Verbal Mercury goes into one of it's periodic retrogrades on Monday and will cause some confusion, especially regarding financial situations. So it's not a great time to overspend on holiday gifts! Be conservative and keep your receipts. Active Mars also slides into your zone of family on Monday so your are keeping the focus on the people you love. Your stubborn side could slide out after the sun moves into pragmatic Capricorn on Wednesday so let things go rather than pushing too hard. Nestle in for a cozy holiday weekend since the moon is in your zone of privacy and creativity.

~*~CaPrIcOrN~*~

There is a lot on your plate right now, but you are embracing it and having fun. Verbal Mercury goes retrograde in your sign on Monday which means you may have to go back through some issues you thought you had already tackled. Your patience is running thin. But after the sun moves into your sign on Wednesday you will have more energy and confidence to take it all on. And there is a lot to take on socially too, since active Mars spends all week in your zone of local community activities and social events. Party after party! The holiday weekend will involve lots of QT with good friends as well so make it a festive group event.

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~*~AqUaRiUs~*~

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It's best to go into this week calm and cool, with little expectation of what's to come. Mercury, the planet of communication, moves into one of it's periodic retrogrades on Monday. It's activating your zone of dreams and intuition and will have you reconsidering some of your hopes and dreams about the future. Don't make any major decisions now, but absorb all of the intel that comes your way. Active Mars moves into your zone of priorities on Monday as well and will help you figure out exactly what needs to get done before the weekend. The holiday weekend could lead to some great new connections, so take opportunities to meet new people while you're celebrating.

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~*~PiScEs~*~

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You get a fresh boost of momentum this week. The planet of communication, Mercury, moves into one of it's periodic retrogrades on Monday and there could be some mixed messages, especially with friends or acquaintances. But since active Mars also moves into your sign on Monday you are more than capable of managing it all. This rare aspect only happens once every other year, so between now and January 28th, you are on a tear, so go after your dreams and get it all done! Reconnect with old friends after the sun goes into Capricorn on Wednesday. The holiday weekend is especially festive if you are traveling or doing something fun and spontaneous.

~*~ArIeS~*~

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This is a week to work on revising your plans and dreams, rather than pushing forward with what you thought you wanted. Plans start getting revised as soon as verbal Mercury goes retrograde on Monday, so have backup plans if you are on the move. And don't make any big announcements about projects that aren't quite finalized yet, since you may very well change your mind. Especially since your ruler, active Mars, moves into your zone of privacy and intuition on Monday as well. Wait until after Mars moves into your sign on January 28th to make any big plans. This is an intimate holiday weekend so prioritize true quality time with your nearest and dearest.

~*~TaUrUs~*~

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You have been making big plans recently and you will be reassessing your vision and strategy this week. Verbal Mercury goes retrograde on Monday and travel plans and schedules could get quite mixed up, so take everything with a grain of salt and relax rather than worrying too much about it. But you will have a lot of joy reconnecting with friends since active Mars is also moving into your zone of groups. The more you can go with the flow now, the more fun you will have! And with the moon in your zone of relationships all weekend, you could even unexpectedly meet a love interest over the holidays.

~*~GeMiNi~*~

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Prioritize your own needs and take things slow this week. Your ruler, verbal Mercury, moves into one of it's periodic retrogrades on Monday and you will be reconsidering some deeply seeded assumptions and digging through your emotions. It may be challenging but you can truly put the past to rest if you are willing to confront the feelings that come up now. But you also have a lot going on at work so you are feeling the need to bring your A game. Between now and January 28th, you are hitting some big milestones so enjoy your momentum and opportunity to shine. Over the holiday weekend, do considerate and helpful things to show how much you care.

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~*~CaNcEr~*~

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This week provides a good opportunity to smooth things out in your relationships. Verbal Mercury goes retrograde on Monday in your zone of relationships and if there are any nagging conversations that need to be had the next three weeks will be a good time to have them. Conversely, and ex could reach out this week and rekindle a flame, so be open to an unexpected flirtation from the past. Your romance life will be hot for the next month after the sun moves into your opposite sign on Capricorn on Wednesday. With the moon in your zone of true love and fun all weekend, it's going to be a super festive and joyful holiday.

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~*~LeO~*~

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You are super busy this week, and focused on making things wonderful for the people in your life, just don't lose sight of your own needs in the process. Verbal Mercury goes into one of it's periodic retrogrades on Monday and a work matter could do an unexpected u-turn and demand lots of attention. So just be patient and mind the details. With active Mars also moving into your zone of intimacy and determination, so you will be able to get through it with gusto. But you may also feel like there is too much on your plate, practically and emotionally, so be patient with yourself and others. The focus is firmly on family this weekend, so nest together and enjoy.

~*~ViRgO~*~

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Love is in the air this week, but you may have to re-evaluate what you want in the long-term. Your ruler, verbal Mercury, moves into one of it's periodic retrogrades on Monday and will be put up for consideration some major creative projects, as well as relationship matters. Don't feel bad about changing your mind. Know where your heart is and go with it. Especially since active Mars also moves into your zone of relationships on Monday. This is a rare event and presents you with a unique opportunity to work through issues with your bae or major work collaborators between now and late January. The holiday weekend is busy and festive and reconnects you with old friends, so enjoy!

~*~LiBrA~*~

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This is a very busy week and when you will have a million errands to run, but are putting family first. With Mars arrival into your zone of work and schedule on Monday, you will have a lot of momentum to get your to-do list squared away. It's also a great time to prioritize your health so squeeze in a quick run or class to keep yourself sane. But with Mercury going retrograde on Monday, and the sun sliding into serious Capricorn Wednesday, there is also a lot of mixed messages from family, so try to stay patient. This weekend is all about indulging in things you love to celebrate with your family in high style.

~*~ScOrPiO~*~

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Life has never been busier, or more fun! But with communications planet Mercury going retrograde on Monday, there will be a whole lot of delays, confusion and correspondence issues that crop up out of the blue. Be careful with mail and emails since things could easily get lost or misinterpreted. But with active Mars also moving into your zone of true love and fun, you won't let any petty annoyances ruin your holiday spirit! Spending time with kids or doing artistic things will especially cheer you up. The moon is in your sign all weekend which means that you are the heart of the holiday so put on a smile and enjoy.

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